Columbus East Basketball Splits Weekend Games, Celebrates Lawson's 1,000th Career Point

Olympians show grit in win over East Central, fall to Bloomington North despite Lawson milestone

Feb. 5, 2026 at 7:15pm

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The Columbus East boys basketball team had an eventful weekend, picking up a hard-fought 53-51 victory over East Central on Friday night before falling 63-55 to Bloomington North on Saturday. The highlight of the weekend was the recognition of senior Keaton Lawson's 1,000th career point, which he reached during the Bloomington North game.

Why it matters

Columbus East has had to overcome several key injuries this season, but the team has shown resilience and a 'next man up' mentality. Lawson's 1,000-point milestone is a significant individual accomplishment that speaks to his consistent production over his high school career.

The details

In the win over East Central, Columbus East rallied from a seven-point deficit heading into the fourth quarter, leaning on strong performances from Judah Lewis (13 points), Lawson (12 points), and freshman Miles Broaddus (11 points). Against Bloomington North, Lawson led the way with 21 points, but the Olympians couldn't overcome a slow start and ultimately fell 63-55.

  • On Friday, February 3, 2026, Columbus East defeated East Central 53-51.
  • On Saturday, February 4, 2026, Columbus East lost to Bloomington North 63-55, but Keaton Lawson scored his 1,000th career point.

The players

Keaton Lawson

A senior at Columbus East High School who scored his 1,000th career point during the game against Bloomington North.

Judah Lewis

A player for the Columbus East basketball team who scored 13 points in the win over East Central.

Miles Broaddus

A freshman player for the Columbus East basketball team who had 11 points in the win over East Central.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Columbus East will continue its season with two more road games - at Brownstown Central on Thursday, February 5 and at New Albany on Saturday, February 7 - before returning home to face Mooresville on Tuesday, February 10.

The takeaway

Despite dealing with key injuries, the Columbus East boys basketball team has shown resilience and a 'next man up' mentality, as evidenced by their gritty win over East Central. Keaton Lawson's 1,000-point milestone is a testament to his consistent production over his high school career.